Saudi Interior Ministry clarifies guidelines on proper use and display of national flag

Dubai : The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued guidelines regarding the handling, display, and treatment of the national flag.

Key directives include the prohibition of raising flags that are faded or in poor condition. When a flag becomes worn or obsolete, it must be properly disposed of by the entity responsible for it.
The ministry further clarified that the flag should never be used for commercial purposes or as part of a trademark.

It is also forbidden to use the flag for tying or carrying objects or to place or print it on animals.
The flag must always be treated with respect and should not be displayed in a manner that could cause damage or disorder.

Additional rules specify that no slogans, phrases, or images may be printed on the flag.

It should be displayed in a way that allows it to stand freely and move naturally on the mast. The flag should never be fixed or tied in a way that limits its movement, nor should it be raised upside down.

The national flag must never touch the ground, water, or any other surface. Adding any logos, except for the emblem of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques — two crossed swords topped by a palm tree placed near the lower corner by the flagpole — is also prohibited.